0161 - Glitch Out for a Bit

Today is a momentous day.  One of my favorite groups have released their long awaited new album.  The Glitch Mob is seriously one of the most unique sounding groups that I have ever heard, they don't conform to the usual standard of electronic music.  Instead, they bring their own completely unique and bizarre flavor to the mix, and it usually ends up working pretty flawlessly.  If you haven't heard any of their past work, check out the full Drink The Sea Album or at least We Can Make The World Stop.  I could talk for minutes about each song on the album but I think that I will just let the music Speak for itself and share a few of my favorite tracks from the album, but even then my favorite tracks are every single one from this album.  Support these guys by buying the album, its only $8.99 on iTunes.  And trust me its worth EVERY PENNY, ALL 899 OF THEM.

I Need My Memory Back brings the funk with awesome progression and killer vocals (My favorite track off the album at the present moment)

Carry the Sun is just a big bag of in your face and progression is something to be marveled at.

Can't Kill Us will make you feel invincible

Our Demons will make you want to take on the entire world.

Fly By Night Only just makes you feel like you have accomplished all your goals.

Mind of a Beast just gives off the vibe of rebellion and silent revolution to me.

Skytoucher has most intensity of any song off the album in my opinion, not so much as to overwhelm you but enough to make you feel incredible.

Skullclub I can see becoming the Club anthem off this track: dancable, great rhythm, and I can just see people to dancing the most to this one.

Becoming Harmonious is the most chill, bringing together chill electro and some dubstep.

Beauty of the Unhidden Heart is just beautiful, hard to put this one into words.

0160 - Quad City Swag

Mashup monday is the perfect day to share all of the best unique stuff from the wonderful world of music.  Recently i have taking a love to any remix that involves Quad City Djs song Space Jam because holy shit does it go with everything.  EVERYTHING.  IF YOU THINK IT CAN'T THEN YOU ARE JUST WRONG.  Recently my friends and I made a massive facebook conversation putting all the best ones in, so I figured I would give you my top 5 list of my favorite Quad City DJs mashup tracks.  The thing that gets me on these videos is the transition from the cover to the faces of the Ballers, its ri-god-damn-diculous Check them all out and pick up the 2 that are free (#5 and #1)!

5.  Can't Hold the Slam (Quad City DJ's vs. Macklemore) (Free Download Here)

It makes its way into every song with every kind of music and you can not stop the flow.  Macklemore's smooth beats somehow mesh perfectly with the rhythmic stylings that just remind me of why I love Michael Jordan.  It works and is Mashed up flawlessly.  Check it out and finish the list!

4.  Slamtris (Quad City DJ's vs. Hirokazu Tanaka)

Who would have thought that 8-bit Tetris and this song would work well together? NO ONE EXCEPT ONE GENIUS.  I don't know how this works, but holy smokes is it mindblowing and I want it in my ears every day.

3.  Feel Good Slam (Quad City DJ's vs. Gorillaz)

Words can not express the sheer joy and confusion the first time I heard this song.  In my opinion, Feel Good Inc. is one of the best songs ever.  Combining it with a song that makes me all nostalgic about my childhood and you have a winner in my opinion.  The chill of the song is somehow matched by the intensity of the slowed down version of Space Jam.  Check it out!

2. Penduslam (Quad City DJ's vs. Pendulum)

Seriously?  Even Slam by Pendulum? SERIOUSLY.  Its so good I can't even put it into words.  This list may be a top 5 but that doesn't mean that all of these aren't incredible, its just personal preference.  It still has the DnB feel and the sped up version of Space Jam plays off the fast paced style way too well.

1.  Quad City DJ's vs. Daft Punk - Get Slammy (Radio Edit) (Free Download Here!)

This song trumps the original in my opinion.  I have honestly not listened to it all the way through since I heard this one because I start to sing the words to this over the original.  Its so good, and has such incredible flow that you just cant help but groove.

0159 - Rezonate was Right

After my post yesterday and reading the comments that Rezonate made really got me thinking, and I completely agree with him.  House has become so similar in everything, which I think is why I have become such a lover of funky and chill stuff lately.  There is more room for variability and some people really take it an entirely unique and incredible direction.  I am not saying I don't like it anymore, melodic prog house is still my favorite genre, but the new stuff is all very.....bland.  I haven't heard something that I have fallen in love with instantly in a long time in terms of prog house, but with funk and chill (Like Starcadian, Chromeo, Kill Paris) it seems to happen much more frequently.  Oh, AND I STILL DESPISE BIG ROOM.

Also, I bought tickets to see both Carousel and Hardwell in Columbus.  Hardwell is Sold Out, but I am really much more excited for the Carousel Show.  If anyone wants to join me that lives in the area, tickets are only $15 and I can give you a free couch to sleep on.  Just hit me up.

OK ENOUGH TALK WHERE BE THE MUSIC?

It's right here man, relax, bring it down a notch, and get ready for some free funk.

First up is a brand new remix of Chromeo's track Come Alive (Not Krewella's Alive, I am so sick of remixes of that song).  Done by Le Youth, this first official remix really captures a different look, crossing Nu Disco quite effectively with House for a really great track.  You can stream this one but sadly you can't take it home with you.

I found this next one a while ago, and TSIS is infamous for free downloads expiring so I wanted to share it so you could all pick it up before it expired.  A excellent remix from the Garuda duo that just exemplifies chill house with a dash of funk thrown in the end.  The vocals are awesome to say the least, and its for sure worth picking up to have for yourself.

Chromeo - Come Alive (Ft. Toro y Moi) (LeYouth Remix)

Disclosure - White Noise Hotel (Garuda Edition) (Click here for free Download) 

158 - The Day before the Day after Today

Columbus Got Pooped On.  The schools are still closed even just dealing with the aftermath of yesterday.  Sadly I still have to go into the office, even though that means it will be a very relaxed day doing data entry and making phone calls.  Today I give you....OPTIONS!

Depending on your mood pick the song that fits how you feel, or give them both a listen!

Excited/Hyper/Crazy/Happy-
Monstercat just released a new one from Razihel, and its awesome.  Intense, up there, with awesome beats and big bass.  But also a very nice instrumental interlude of sorts, a great house song to help you get through the day!

Razihel - Renzokuken

Chill/Relaxed/Nostalgic/ Nonchalant
Rezonate just released his new EP.  Taking an entirely new direction, I read an interview with him and he basically said he stopped making house/electronic house because it was too boring.  He now is in the business of something that we don't get to see very often: he has switched to melodic, slow, beautiful, and chill.  Its incredible to say the least.  Check it out and if you like this one, then grab the EP.

Rezonate - Canvas ft. Austin Rafuse & Loic Zev

0157 - Snowed In

SNOW DAY BABY!
Currently sitting in my bed still waiting for the inspiration to stand up and make something to eat.  Haha but I have a great free banger for everyone today.  Its a remix from Jay Cosmic that has everything you want.  Something awesome that you can take home with you.  Check out the song and enjoy your hopefully snow day.

Mikkas & Amba Shepherd - Finally (Jay Cosmic Remix) (Free Download Here)

0156 - The Warm was a Lie

Its getting cold again.  Christ why cant we just have some snow and some brisk 25 degree weather as opposed to the 1/10th sheet of ice and 5-10inches that Columbus is supposed to get starting around 5.  But hey, that may mean a snow day tomorrow so I have my fingers crossed.  Until then, don't let it get to you, let future you worry about that stuff.

The Knocks are back.
The Knocks put out some great stuff, including the basis for one of my favorite remixes to date (The Knocks - Brightside (The FatRat Remix)) and they have just released the first song off their soon to be released Comfortable EP.  And let me tell you it is funk tabulous.  Not the usual deep funk that people are used to hearing, but a bit of disco thrown in.  The addition of The Ambassadors really brings Comfortable to life.  Listen to it below and keep an eye out for their EP which drops soon!  See you back here tomorrow with a free song for Banger Wednesday!

0155 - The Day After

First of all, that game last night was a beat down.  A slaughter.  Props to the Seahawks.  In terms of music, that show from Bruno Mars was surprisingly enjoyable.  He is really talented and put on a damn good show, especially with that surprise show up from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Before the show, Timeflies released a special mashup bringing together the hits of both Bruno Mars and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.  Red Hot Bruno Peppers is a bit eclectic but I like the flow and the combination really got me pumped up for the Halftime show at the Super Bowl.  I hope you enjoy it, and don't let Monday get you down!

Timeflies - Red Hot Bruno Peppers